Chicago White SoxvsChicago Cubs
CHW 3/CHC 4
Things to say
The Cubs edged the crosstown White Sox 4-3 at Wrigley.
01
opener
Cubs took the Crosstown one 4-3. Tight all night, came down to the last at-bat. Wrigley was rocking.
02
key player
Cubs bats did just enough — didn't need to leave the yard, just kept the line moving through the heart of the order.
03
hot take
One-run game, but honestly the Sox left it out there. You don't want to be the team that lets a division leader hang around.
04
deep cut
Bullpen was the story — slammed the door late in a getaway spot where one mistake flips it.
05
exit
Cubs sitting at 74-53, cruising. Curious to see if the Sox can steal one back before this set's over.
The recap
Crosstown at Wrigley and the Cubs edged the White Sox 4-3 in a one-run nailbiter that came right down to the wire. Chicago's North Siders scratched across just enough against the heart of the order and leaned on the bullpen to slam the door late.
The South Siders hung around all afternoon and had the tying run in reach, but couldn't push it over. A tight, gritty win that keeps the Cubs rolling at 74-53.